{"id":6811,"date":"2023-03-23T02:27:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T06:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/?page_id=6811"},"modified":"2023-03-26T23:46:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T03:46:46","slug":"elastics-instructions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/treatments\/braces\/elastics-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"Elastics Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>At Yang Orthodontics, we want to guide you through your smile journey, every step of the way. Here are a few tools, tips and tricks to make your adjustment period more convenient and comfortable with using elastics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5522e1-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5522e1-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5522e1-f3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5522e1-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5522e1-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5522e1-f3\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\r\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_5522e1-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5522e1-f3\">Purpose Of Elastics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To correct bite issues by adjusting the way the upper and lower jaw fit together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11de8d-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11de8d-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_11de8d-0d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11de8d-0d mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11de8d-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_11de8d-0d\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\r\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_11de8d-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_11de8d-0d\">How To Put On Elastics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Hold the elastic between your thumb and index finger.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Loop the elastic around the metal hook that is furthest back.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Stretch the elastic forward towards the front metal hook.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f5009-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f5009-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f5009-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f5009-c5 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f5009-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f5009-c5\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\r\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_8f5009-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f5009-c5\">Instructions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 Only take them out to brush your teeth and eat proper meals; you can leave them in while eating snacks<br \/>\u2022 Wear as instructed until told to stop by the Doctor<br \/>\u2022 Do NOT double up on elastics<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b85130-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b85130-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b85130-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b85130-f4 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b85130-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b85130-f4\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\r\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_b85130-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b85130-f4\">Elastics FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Q: My elastic broke, what should I do?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A: Put in a fresh new one. Always carry some elastics on you in case something happens.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Q: I ran out of elastics, what next?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A: Call our office and we will give you more! We always supply more at your appointments as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Q: I forgot to wear my elastics?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A: Put new ones in as soon as you remember and continue to wear them. The less you wear them, the longer your treatment gets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abb1d6-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abb1d6-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_abb1d6-da\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abb1d6-da mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abb1d6-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_abb1d6-da\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\r\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_abb1d6-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_abb1d6-da\">Elastic Patterns<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-image-6828\" src=\"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-2-2.jpg 567w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-2-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-2-2-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Triangle Pattern &#8211; Open Bite<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"302\" class=\"wp-image-6829\" src=\"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1-3.jpg 504w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1-3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1-3-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Diagonal &#8211; Underbite<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-6830\" src=\"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-4-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yangorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Diagonal &#8211; Overbite<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>If you have any additional questions, feel free to give us a call\/text at <a href=\"tel:215-757-0864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">215-757-0864<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@yangorthodontics.com\">info@yangorthodontics.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Yang Orthodontics, we want to guide you through your smile journey, every step of the way. 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